Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN, following the Plan of Care. You will assist with transfers, report changes, and document care to ensure continuity of care in a compassionate setting.

The role requires a current CNA license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience. A driver’s license and reliable transport are also needed.

Qualifications

• Must have an unencumbered CNA license
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• At least one year as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in healthcare settings
• Demonstrates interest in welfare of ill and elderly; compassionate care
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
• EMR experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN according to Plan of Care
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy
• Report changes and document care to ensure continuity of care
• Follow infection control principles
• Promote respectful communication with patient/family and staff
• Timely submission of documentation
• Perform other duties as required
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies

Skills

EMR experience

Compassionate care

Confidential information handling

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA licensure/certification

Tools

EMR system experience

Job description

Hospice Aide - CNA

What You Must Have:

• High School Diploma preferred or GED
• Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
• Licensure: Current CNA license
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
• EMR experience a plus
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/HomemakerPlan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicatechanges and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures